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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 21, 1986LGGV 1 CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LODI CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1966 ROLL CALL Present: Council Members - Olson, Pinkerton, Snider, and Reid (Mayor) Absent: Council Members - Hinchman Also Present: City Manager Peterson, Assistant City Manager Glenn, Community Development Director Schroeder, Public Works Director Ronsko, City Attorney Stein, and City Clerk Reimche MiVIOCATION The invocation was given by Assistant City Manager Glenn. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Reid. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Reid presented Certificates of Appreciation to retiring members of the Lodi Arts Commission: CC -9 CC -2(k) a) Gwinnett Mitchell b) Elaine Wait C) Allyn R. Fermier d) Cecil Church REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER CONSENT CALENDAR In accordance with report and recc:mendaticn of the City Manager, Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson, Reid second, approved the following actions hereinafter set forth. CLAIMS CC -21(a) Claims were approved in the amount of $1,128,804.06. MINUTES No Minutes were presented for approval. ACCEPT IMPROVfM]aiTS, RIVERGATE MOKELUMNE 42 RFS. NO. 86-74 Council was apprised that the improvements in Rivergate Mokelimne, Unit No. 2, have been completed in substantial CC -46 conformance with the requirements of the Subdivision C C yJ Agreement between the City of Lodi and Lodi Development, Inc., dated June 4, 1985 and as specifically set forth in the approved plans and specifications. Council adopted Resolution No. 86-74 accepting the subdivision improvements included in Tract Map No. 1976, Rivergate Mokelimne, Unit No. 2. ACCEPT IMPROVE VMM , 905 RUTLEDGE DRIVE RES. N0. 86-75 Council was apprised that the improvements for 905 Rutledge Drive have been completed in substantial CC -46 conformance with the requirements of the Development := Agreement between the City of Lodi and Stockton Service 1 ZZY Continued May 21, 1986 Corp. and Bennett and Compton, Inc. dated November 7, 1984, and as specifically set forth in the approved plans and specifications. Council adopted Resolution No. 86-75 accepting the development improvements included in the agreement for 9o5 Rutledge Drive. ACCEPT DEVELOPMENT IlMPR"1ENTS INCLUDED IN PARCEL MAP OF 840 S. CLUFF AVENUE RES. NO. 86-76 Council was apprised that the improvements for 840 S. Cluff Avenue have been carpleted in substantial CC -46 conformance with the requirements of the Development cc 366 Agreement between the City of Lodi and MCP Investments dated September 16, 1985, and as specifically set forth in the approved plans and specifications. Council adopted Resolution No. 86-76 accepting the development improvements and streets included in Parcel Map for 840 S. Cluff Avenue. ACCEPT DEVELOPMEM IMPE40VEMUM INCLUDED IN LODI PARK WEST, UNIT NO. 4 RES. NO. 86-77 Council was apprised that the improvements for Lodi Park West, Unit No. 4 have been completed in substantial CC -46 conformance with the requirements of the subdivision ce eco agreement between the City of Lodi and Lodi Park West, a limited partnership, dated August 7, 1985 and as specifically set forth in the approved plans and specifications. Council adopted Resolution No. 86-77 accepting the subdivision improvements and streets included in Tract Map No. 1986, Lodi Park West, Unit No. 4. ACCEPT SUBDIVISION INiPROVEZffSTPS AND STREETS INCLUDED IN LODI PARK WEST, UNIT NO. 5 RES. NO. 86-78 Council was informed that the improvements in Lodi Park West, Unit No. 5, have been ccupleted in substantial CC -46 conformance with the requirements of the Subdivision ee 300 Agreement between the City of Lodi and Lodi Park West, a limited partnership, dated August 7, 1985, and as specifically set forth in the approved plans and specifications. Council adopted Resolution No. 86-78 accepting the subdivision improvements and streets included in Tract Map No. 1995, Lodi Park West, Unit No. 5. AWARD - BID FOR PURCHASE OF THREE- PHASE PADMOLIVT SWITCHGEAR RFS. NO. 86-79 City Manager Peterson presented the following bids which had been received for one three-phase padmount switchgear: 114,U Continued May 21, 1986 CC -12(d) RPE Corporation, $9,654.48 CC -20 !=0 G. E Supply Co., $11,702.40 A. B. Chance Co., $11,770.79 Trayer Engineering Corp., $12,973.34 Council adopted Resolution No. 86-79 awarding the bid for one three-phase padmount switchgear to RTE Corporation in the amount of $9,654.48. AGRM04T WITH LODI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE OF THE STADIUM RES. NO. 86-80 Council adopted Resolution No. 86-80 authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Lodi and the CC -7(e) Lodi Unified School District providing for the use of the CC -27(b) Grape Bowl by the District and authorizing the Mayor and CC City Clerk to execute the subject document on behalf of the City. RISK AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES ADOPTED RES. NO. 86-81 Council adopted Resolution No. 86-81 adopting Risk and SPECS FOR PHOTO COPY MACHINE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVED Council approved the specifications for a photo copy machine for the Police Department and authorized the CC -12.1(b) advertising for bids thereon. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION City Manager Peterson presented the following Planning REPORT Commission Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of May 12, 1986. CC -35 The Planning Camdssion - ITEM SET FOR 1. Recommended that the size of signs in areas zoned PUBLIC HEARING R -C -P, Residential -Commercial -Professional be 3 Insurance Management Procedures for the City of Lodi. PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN City Manager Peterson advised Council that San Joaquin County, as lead agency, is proposing to adopt a Negative CC -7(b) Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental CC -54 Quality Act (CEQA) for the 1986 San Joaquin County Solid Waste Management Plan. A public review period has been scheduled for early June, 1986. This public hearing will afford interested citizens an opportunity to comment on the plan. Representatives of the County's Public Works Department will be in attendance to present this item and answer any questions raised. Council set Wednesday, June 4, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. as the date and time for the Public Hearing to consider the San Joaquin County Solid Waste Management Plan. SPECS FOR PHOTO COPY MACHINE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT APPROVED Council approved the specifications for a photo copy machine for the Police Department and authorized the CC -12.1(b) advertising for bids thereon. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION City Manager Peterson presented the following Planning REPORT Commission Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of May 12, 1986. CC -35 The Planning Camdssion - ITEM SET FOR 1. Recommended that the size of signs in areas zoned PUBLIC HEARING R -C -P, Residential -Commercial -Professional be 3 Continued May 21, 1986 GGy increased from 1 square foot of sign for each 5 lineal feet of structure to 1 square foot of sign for each 2 lineal feet and that such signs may be illuminated. on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Olson second, Council set the heretofore listed item for public hearing on Wednesday, June 4, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. The Planning Commission also 1. Adopted a policy which states that the net acreage of a multiple -family site shall be used when calculating the maximan number of apartment units in a project and denied the request of John McCoy for the approval of 80 units on a parcel with a net acreage of 3.78 where the maximum density is 20 units per acre at the northwest corner of South Cherokee Lane and West Century Boulevard. 2. Reconnended that San Joaquin County approve the request of Valley Landscaping and Maintenance due to develop an office and yard for a wholesale nursery at 12100 and 13070 Lower Sacramento Road. 3. Reviewed the alternate plans for the Lakeshore Towers project on South Mills Avenue in Lakeshore Village and suggested that the developer, John Giannoni, Jr., c/o Search Development, modify the plans for the Alternate with the brick facing, and abandon the building with the stucco exterior. REW,ML OF SIGN DIRECTED BY COUNCIL Following introduction of the matter by Council Member Pinkerton and Council discussion, Staff was directed to CC -16 proceed with the removal of a spray painted sign located in the area of Pine and Sacramento Street. - COMMUNICATIONS (CITY CLERK) Following receipt of a letter from Angel Fanos of Fanco Builders, requesting relief from the eastside building EXTENSION GRANTED moratorium as it pertains to an extension for a building TO OBTAIN BUILDING permit for construction on property at 336 Hilborn Street, PERMIT ON PROJECT Lodi, Council, on motion of Mayor Reid, Olson second, AT 336 FAST granted Mr. Fanos an extension of 30 days to obtain a HILBORN STREET, building permit for this project. This extension will LODI expire at 5:00 pm., Monday, June 23, 1986. CC -6 CC -35 ABC LICENSES City Clerk Reimche presented the following applications which had been received for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses: CC -7(f) a) Dana E. Bietz, 14 West Pine Street, Lodi, On sale beer and wine eating place, new license b) MacGregors Fire Fceds, Inc., F. Car:cren Dale, et al, 1110 West Kettleman Lane, Lodi, Suite 5, Lodi, Cff sale beer and wine CLAIMS Following recanrendation of the City Attorney and the City's Contract Administrator, L. J. Russo Insurance CC -4(c) Services, Inc., Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Olson second rejected the following claims and referred them back tc the Ci_v's Contract Admini. _atc_: rCl. GJv Continued May 21, 1986 PROPOSITION 44 WATER QUALITY BODED LAW OF 1986 City Clerk Reimche presented a letter which had been received from Jim Costa, Chairman of the California CC -19 Legislature Assembly Camdttee on Water, Parks and Wildlife CC -28 urging endorsement of Proposition 44, the Water Conservation and Water Quality Band Law of 1986 which appears on California's June 3, 1986, direct primary ballot. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the matter with questions being directed to Staff. Mayor Reid moved to adopt Resolution No. 86-83 endorsing passing of Proposition 44. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Olson but failed to pass by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Olson and Reid Noes: Council Members - Pinkerton and Snider Absent: Council Members - Hinchman Council Member Pinkerton expressed his consternation in that a very reputable local legal firm would represent Mr. Flaherty in his suit against the City and that he felt that this type of case is an example of why it is so important that Proposition 51 passes. LIABILITY CLAIM OF LLOYD AND MILDRID J. GL14S City Attorney Stein reported that when K Mart developed its property on Cherokee Lane in Lodi in 1981, the engineer and CC -4(c) developer were required to obtain an easement for a CC -27(a) watenmain to serve that property. They went to Central Traction Company and received a letter agreement allowing the watermain over said property. Approximately six or seven months ago, Lloyd Grams advised the City that the property in question had been purchased by him and in fact the easerpnt should have been obtained from him rather than from Central Traction Company. Mr. Gums is in the process of developing his property with a buildia3. TZe C.._}. TAvul.d either have had to remove the line or condemn the line at its present location. It was determined by the City that the cost of removing the line would be approximately $7,000 and therefore entered into negotiations with Mr. Gloms with the possibility of having the easement at the present location. The City Ehgineering Department and City Attorney, after such negotiations, determined it would be in the best interest of the City to purchase the easement for $7,000. If the City were required to condemn the easement, the City would have had the expense of having an appraisal done as well as the cost of litigation of same. Following a lengthy discussion with questions being directed to Staff and to the City Attorney, Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Reid second, approved settlement in this matter as recommended by staff in the amount of $7,000. SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 43 URGED Following introduction of the matter by Staff and RFS. NO. 86-82 recommendation by the City of Lodi Recreation and Parks Commission, Council, on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson, CC -19 Pinkerton second, adopted Resolution No. 86-82 urging CC -26 support of Community Parklands Act of 1986, Proposition 43. PROPOSITION 44 WATER QUALITY BODED LAW OF 1986 City Clerk Reimche presented a letter which had been received from Jim Costa, Chairman of the California CC -19 Legislature Assembly Camdttee on Water, Parks and Wildlife CC -28 urging endorsement of Proposition 44, the Water Conservation and Water Quality Band Law of 1986 which appears on California's June 3, 1986, direct primary ballot. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the matter with questions being directed to Staff. Mayor Reid moved to adopt Resolution No. 86-83 endorsing passing of Proposition 44. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Olson but failed to pass by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Olson and Reid Noes: Council Members - Pinkerton and Snider Absent: Council Members - Hinchman 231 Continued May 21, 1986 REGARDING CLEANUP OF LCDI LAKE WILDERNESS AREA ' City Clerk Reimche presented a letter which had been received from Edna Stafford, 1736 LeBec Court, Lodi, CC -16 complaining about a recent cleanup effort conducted at the CC -27(c) Lodi Lake Wilderness area. On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson, Reid second, Council referred the letter to Staff for resolution of the complaint received regarding this matter. PUBLIC HEARING SET REGARDING SIDEWALK INSTALLATION AT 302 N. CALIFORNIA STREET, LODI Following introduction of the matter by Staff, Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Olson second, set June 4, CC -45(e) 1986 at 7:30 p.m. as the time to hear and pass upon objections or protests raised by the owner of the property at 302 N. California Street regarding the "Notice to Construct Sidewalks" on the Hutchins Street frontage of his property. CONSULTANT RETAINED FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MEASURE A TASK FORCE Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Olson second, authorized the City to enter into an Agreement with the CC -6 firm of Jones and Stokes Associates, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $4,500 to cover technical assistance for the Measure A Task Force. COMMENTS BY CITY COUNCIL NIERS Following an inquiry by Council Member Pinkerton, Staff was requested to ascertain any procedures that may have been CC -6 established in the past or agreements that are on file CC -34 regarding the retaining of legal counsel during the absence of the City Attorney. �• '� 191 ' . I f9 1> .,i AGENDA ITEMS There were no persons wishing to address the Council under this segment of the agenda. REPORTS OF THE CITY MANAGER REGULAR CALENDAR PRESENTATION BY OLD LODI HIGH SCHOOL SITE FOUNDATION RE PROPOSED FINE ARTS FACILITY Following a presentation by Dennis G. Bennett, Chairman, Old Lodi Union High School Site Foundation, requesting the CC -27(e) City of Lodi to advance $450,000 for the construction of the Hutchins Street Square - Fine Arts Facility, Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Reid second, approved guaranteeing the construction contract for this facility in the amount of $450,000 and referred the matter to Staff for recommendation regarding the appropriate funding vehicle. RECESS Mayor Reid declared a 5 minute recess and the meeting reconvened at approximately 8:30 p.m. GJG Continued May 21, 1986 NEW BEGINNINGS ADOLESCENT CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAM PRESENTATION Council received a presentation by Pattick J. Stoppel, Commauiity Relations Director of New Beginnings Recovery CC -24(a) Centers of America, Inc. regarding the New Beginnings Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program. Discussion followed with questions being directed to Mr. Stoppel by the Council. CONTINUED Following receipt of a request frau Clint Kelly for continuation of Agenda item k-3 - "Presentation by Clint CC -16 Kelly regarding 'curbstoning' (parking of vehicles CC -45(a) throughout City for display or sale)" the matter was continued to the Regular Council Meeting of July 2, 1986 on motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson, Pinkerton second. FINANCING OF SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION IN AREAS DETERMINED TO QUALIFY FOR COb21UNITY BLOCK GRANT FUNDS At its regular meeting of May 7, 1986, the City Council adopted a resolution determining the public need for RES.86-83 ; sidewalk installations on the east side of Stockton Street between Vine Street and Tokay Street. The matter has been CC -6 set for public hearing for the regular City Council meeting CC -45(a) of June 4, 1986. In addition, the Council directed the CC -55 Staff to develop alternatives for providing financial CC 30-) assistance for sidewalk installations for areas which meet the criteria for the expenditures of Community Development Block Grant funds. Various alternatives were presented for Council's perusal and a lengthy discussion followed. On motion of Council Member Snider, Reid second, Council adopted Resolution No. 86-83 establishing alternatives for providing financial assistance for sidewalk installations in areas which meet the criteria for the expenditures of Canmudty Development Block Grant funds as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 86-83 RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION NO. 44, THE EATER CONSERVATION AND WATER QUALITY BOND LAW OF 1986 WHEREAS, an adequate supply of good quality water is essential to the health and safety of California's ever growing population; and, WHEREAS, adequate supplies of good quality water are vital to the maintenance and development of the State's economy; particularly California's two largest industries, tourism and agriculture, generating $45 billion in annual revenue for California; and WI-IERFIAS, locally sponsored water conservation, groundwater recharge, and drainage projects are among the most cost effective ways to help insure adequate supplies of good quality water; and, WHEREAS, in 1984, the California electorate approved a Clean water Bond Act which provided $10 million for low interest loans to water agencies for water conservation projects; and, 233 Continued May 21, 1986 WHEREAS, application for those loans exceeded available funds by nine times, demonstrating the need for such a program; and, WHEREAS, the Water Conservation and Water Quality Control Bond Act, Proposition 44, on the June ballot would provide $150 million for loans to water agencies for water conservation, groundwater recharge, and drainage projects; and, LEFT -TURN LANES ON LODI AVENUE AT CHURCH STREET, SCHOOL STREET, AND SACRAMENTO STREET Council was apprised that left -turn lanes and the corresponding "No Parking" zones are recommended at School RES No. 86-64-/ and Sacramento intersections to reduce accidents and increase capacity. Modifications to the existing left -turn CC -45(a) lanes at Church Street are also recowended. Since Lodi CC -48(a) Avenue is scheduled to be repaved in May 1986, it is CC 30 4) prudent to install them at this time. These changes will result in the loss of 25 on -street spaces. The businesses in the vicinity of this study have a combined total of 228 off-street spaces. However, the range of off-street spaces per business is 4 to 133 spaces. Raised median bumpers are recommended at all three locations to alleviate left -turning traffic problems adjacent to the intersection. WHEREAS, the Water Conservation and Water Quality Bond Act, Proposition 44, would be an extremely cost effective measure for Californians, costing an average of 37 cents per household annually; and, WHEREAS, funds available from Proposition 44 are expected to be a significant help in developing locally sponsored water conservation, drainage, and groundwater recharge projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi supports Proposition 44 and urges its passage by the California electorate on June 3, 1986. Dated: May 21, 1986 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 86-83 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a Regular Meeting held May 21, 1986 by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Hinchman, Olson, Pinkerton, Snider, and Reid (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - None Absent: Council Members - None ALICE M. REIMCHE City Clerk VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE SELECTED FOR APPA On motion of Mayor Pro Tempore Olson, Snider second, Council designated Mayor Reid as the Voting Delegate and CC -6 Council Member Snider as the Voting alternate for the OC -7(1) American Public Power Association Annual National Conference to be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 16-18, 1986. LEFT -TURN LANES ON LODI AVENUE AT CHURCH STREET, SCHOOL STREET, AND SACRAMENTO STREET Council was apprised that left -turn lanes and the corresponding "No Parking" zones are recommended at School RES No. 86-64-/ and Sacramento intersections to reduce accidents and increase capacity. Modifications to the existing left -turn CC -45(a) lanes at Church Street are also recowended. Since Lodi CC -48(a) Avenue is scheduled to be repaved in May 1986, it is CC 30 4) prudent to install them at this time. These changes will result in the loss of 25 on -street spaces. The businesses in the vicinity of this study have a combined total of 228 off-street spaces. However, the range of off-street spaces per business is 4 to 133 spaces. Raised median bumpers are recommended at all three locations to alleviate left -turning traffic problems adjacent to the intersection. 64 Continued May 21, 1986 Diagrams of the subject area were presented for Council's perusal. A lengthy discussion followed. City Clerk Reimche presented a letter that had been received frau the Lodi District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors indicating its support of the recamtiendation of the Highway and Transportation Committee to support the City in its efforts to install left turn lanes on Lodi Avenue. The letter continued that it has recognized that this project would help cut down on accidents and provide additional safety for the vehicle making left hand turns. Addressing the Council regarding the matter were: Mr. Marty McCann, Tradewind Tires, 1 W. Lodi Avenue, Lodi Ms. Eileen St. Yves, Lyon's Restaurant, 233 S. School, Lodi Following discussion, Council, on motion of Council Member Snider, Olson second, adopted Resolution No. 86-84 approving certain raised median bumpers and establishing "No Parking" zones on Lodi Avenue at Church Street, School Street, and Sacramento Street. ADJOURI24E3dT TO MEETING OF THE CITY OF IODI INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mayor Reid adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:45 p.m. to a meeting of the City of Lodi Industrial Developnent Authority. MEETING RECONVENED At approximately 9:50 p.m. the City Council Meeting was reconvened by Mayor Reid. ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION OF THE COUNCIL RE MATTER PERTAINING TO POSSIBLE LITIGATION At approximately 9:51 p.m. the City Council Meeting was CC -4(c) adjourned to a Closed Session of the Council regarding a CC -30 matter pertaining to possible litigation. MEETING RECONVENED At approximately 9:58 p.m, the meeting was reconvened and the Council, on motion of Council Member Pinkerton, Olson second, authorized Staff settlement authority up to $7,000 in the negotiations regarding this matter. ADJOURP2,1ENT The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:00 p.m. to Wednesday, May 28, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. in the Team Roan, Hutchins Street Square, for a presentation and discussion on needed expansion to the City's White Slough Sewage Treatment Plant and possible methods of financing. ATTES T : b' ALICE M. REIMCiE City Clerk